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FA54SMU
2004 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Green
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration FA54SMU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2004
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expired 31 Jul 2019
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
12
Passes
7
Failures
63.16%
Pass Rate
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64 Total Defects Recorded
1 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 77,470 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2019 6 Jun 202627 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 73,969 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- engine idles eratic
- both rear outer sills have slight corrosion
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
27 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 73,965 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
- engine idles eratic
- both rear outer sills have slight corrosion
- Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front tyre side wall perished
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
5 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 69,818 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- engine hunting on idle
- Oil leak ()
5 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 69,817 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp turns of when brake light come on (1.1.A.3f)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- engine hunting on idle
14 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 66,399 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust has slight blow
- handbrake leaver slightly stiff
30 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 62,502 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2015 6 Jun 202630 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 62,502 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
18 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 59,907 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
16 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 59,898 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Emissions not tested (7.0)
- Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
15 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 57,118 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2013 6 Jun 202615 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 57,118 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
17 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 54,635 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2012 6 Jun 20266 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 51,307 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2011 6 Jun 202611 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 44,755 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 44,755 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 34,402 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 33,974 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 22,250 MI
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FA54SMU was registered on 2004-09-02
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